At its height, the Roman Empire ruled over much of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. In this lesson, students will investigate how the Roman Empire finally fell. They will learn what an ‘empire’ is. How far the Roman Empire spread, where it covered at its peak and the events that led to its fall. As an activity they will complete questions on the text read and plot the events of the fall on a timeline. They will also write a script to serve as the commentary to the video clip of Rome’s rise and fall. This lesson is intended for KS2 students but can easily be modified to suit KS3. If you have enjoyed this resource and would like to purchase the rest of ‘The Romans’ lessons then please visit my shop and you can buy the BUNDLE: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/ResourcesForYou

In this lesson, students will learn about the British Empire before the Victorian era and how is developed throughout the Victorian period due to Britain’s military and industrial dominance. They will learn about the trade and imports from different countries across the empire and will be tasked to label countries on a map from 1920. They will then use research methods to match up the countries with what products were imported. Finally, they will learn why the British Empire came to an end. All resources for this lesson are provided. This lesson is intended for KS2 but can easily be modified to suit KS3. Leave a review for this resource and send a copy of your receipt to resourcesforyou100@outlook.com to receive a FREE single resource of your choice!

In this lesson, students will learn about the different Greek civilisations over time such as the Minoans, Mycenaean, Classical Age and Hellenistic period. They will learn how Greece was divided into individual city states but was one civilisation. They will then compare this to Greece today. Their task will then be to order the key events of the Greek period on the timeline given and pick one event in particular to research in detail and present to the class. Through teaching this lesson, students will gain a clear insight into Ancient Greek civilisation and will understand key moments in it’s history. This lesson is intended for KS2 but can easily be modified to suit KS3.

In this lesson, students will compare the lives of rich and poor Victorian children. They will learn what jobs poor Victorian children did through videos and reading and will undertake research on each of these: ideas will be given. They will also learn about how the lives of Victorian children were changed as a result of the actions of Dr Barnardo and Lord Shaftesbury and will be tasked to write a persuasive letter to Queen Victoria arguing for the rights of Victorian children. All resources for this lesson are provided. This lesson is intended for KS2 but can easily be modified to suit KS3.

In this lesson, children will learn about the Palaeolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic Stone Age. They will understand how humans evolved over this period and facts such as what they lived in and what they ate. They will complete a short quiz on what they have learnt and be tasked to create their own timelines of the period until modern day with date cards. All resources for this lesson are provided. This lesson is intended for KS2 but can easily be modified to suit KS3. Leave a review for this resource and send a copy of your receipt to resourcesforyou100@outlook.com to receive a FREE single resource of your choice!

This comprehensive overview details key information about: The Ancient Greek Period Daily Life of Ancient Greeks Athens vs Sparta Ancient Greek Beliefs Alexander the Great Leave a review for this resource and send a copy of your receipt to resourcesforyou100@outlook.com to receive a FREE single resource of your choice!

In this lesson, students will learn what the British Industrial Revolution was and how it changed Britain. They will look at 6 key areas which contributed to this, completing research on top of information given. They will also be taught about Victorian inventions and The Great Exhibition which showcased many inventions. They will be tasked to write a persuasive letter to Queen Victoria from an inventor using what they have learnt. All resources for this lesson are provided. This lesson is intended for KS2 but can easily be modified to suit KS3. Leave a review for this resource and send a copy of your receipt to resourcesforyou100@outlook.com to receive a FREE single resource of your choice!

At its height, the Roman Empire ruled over much of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. This comprehensive overview details key information about: The founding of Rome The Roman Army Daily life of Romans Roman beliefs The rise and fall of the Roman Empire Leave a review for this resource and send a copy of your receipt to resourcesforyou100@outlook.com to receive a FREE single resource of your choice!

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This comprehensive overview details key information about: The Stone Age Skara Brae The Bronze Age Stonehenge The Iron Age

In this lesson, children will learn what Stonehenge is and where it was discovered. They will learn how it was likely built and all about its structure. They will be given instructions on how to create their own Stonehenge from salt dough as well as looking at theories as to why it was built as we don’t actually know! Finally, they will carry out a debate on the mystery of why Stonehenge was built, arguing their theory over all of the others. All resources for this lesson are provided. This lesson is intended for KS2 but can easily be modified to suit KS3. Leave a review for this resource and send a copy of your receipt to resourcesforyou100@outlook.com to receive a FREE single resource of your choice!

In this lesson, children will learn how bronze became widely used and what it was used for. They will learn when the Bronze Age came to Britain and it changed people’s lives. They will look at what people wore, what jobs they did in the Bronze Age and what they lived in. Following this, they will complete a quick quiz on what they have learnt before reading a diary entry of a Bronze Age child. They will then create their own Bronze Age character using what they have learnt and complete a diary entry. All resources for this lesson are provided. This lesson is intended for KS2 but can easily be modified to suit KS3. Leave a review for this resource and send a copy of your receipt to resourcesforyou100@outlook.com to receive a FREE single resource of your choice!

In this lesson, children will learn that people in the Iron Age commonly lived in hillforts, in roundhouses. They will learn what jobs the Iron Age people did and how warrior people lived. They will learn about the tribal kingdoms of the Celts and the religious practices of the Druids. They will consider how housing changed over prehistoric Britain and will complete a quick quiz on all that they have learnt. Following this, they will investigate Maiden Castle- one of the largest and most complex Iron Age hillforts in Europe before creating a poster persuading Iron Age people to come and live there! All resources for this lesson are provided. This lesson is intended for KS2 but can easily be modified to suit KS3. Leave a review for this resource and send a copy of your receipt to resourcesforyou100@outlook.com to receive a FREE single resource of your choice!

In this lesson, students will learn about Queen Victoria through her diary, videos and reading a biography. They will then ‘hot seat’ someone from the class as Queen Victoria to pose their own questions. Following this, they will answer comprehension questions on her biography and complete true/false questions using what they have learnt. Finally, they will be tasked to write a diary entry as Queen Victoria herself. All resources for this lesson are provided. This lesson is intended for KS2 but can easily be modified to suit KS3. Leave a review for this resource and send a copy of your receipt to resourcesforyou100@outlook.com to receive a FREE single resource of your choice!

In this lesson, students will firstly look at where the Victorians fit in the timeline of British history before learning key facts about their clothing, food & drink, jobs & education, housing and pastimes. In groups, they will be tasked to write key notes on each area using the information sheets provided. They will then feedback what they have learnt to their original group. Their final task will be to compare the lives of rich and poor Victorians using what they have learnt through a venn diagram. All resources are provided. This lesson is intended for KS2 but can easily be modified to suit KS3. Leave a review for this resource and send a copy of your receipt to resourcesforyou100@outlook.com to receive a FREE single resource of your choice!

In this lesson, students will learn who Alexander the Great was and how he impacted on Greek history. They will learn where he came from and all about his early life. They will learn all about his conquests across Macedonia, Persia, Africa and Asia. They will learn about him as a military leader and consider why he was so effective before learning how his reign came to an end. A quiz will test their understanding before they complete a storyboard task of his life. They will also complete a newspaper article based on what they have learnt. All resources and activity sheets are included. This lesson is intended for KS2 but can easily be modified to suit KS3. Leave a review for this resource and send a copy of your receipt to resourcesforyou100@outlook.com to receive a FREE single resource of your choice!